Heavy security mounted in Kisumu city as thousands mourners turn out to mourn Kenya’s former Odinga prime minister

Heavy security mounted in Kisumu city as thousands mourners turn out to mourn Kenya’s former Odinga prime minister

Raila Odinga’s widow, Ida, had appealed during the service for Kenyans to mourn peacefully. His brother, Oburu, called on mourners not to give police any reason to use teargas or force.

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Fantasy coffins: A new fad that’s taking Ghana by storm as funerals become more ‘artistic’

Fantasy coffins: A new fad that’s taking Ghana by storm as funerals become more ‘artistic’

When a family loses a loved one, they gather to decide how to honour them. They visit a carpentry workshop, some with a clear vision, others seeking the carpenters’ guidance to create a fitting tribute.

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